Logan Thompson’s style of play might be difficult to describe, but there’s one word that fits for sure — battler.
The Washington Capitals goalie played four seasons for Brandon in the Western Hockey League, then worked his way from U Sports college hockey in Canada through the ECHL and American Hockey League before becoming a full-time NHL player at age 25 in 2022-23.
Now Thompson has battled his way to the top of the Vezina Trophy race through the first quarter of the season, according to NHL.com. He received eight first-place votes and 67 points from the 16-person panel.
Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche was second with 51 points (six first-place votes), followed by Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets with 50 (one first-place vote) and Spencer Knight of the Chicago Blackhawks with 38 (one first-place vote).